(28/12/1847-01/05/1912)
Thomas was born at Newtown, Coomidup. His parents were Thomas and Mary Ann Abbey. On 29/03/1876 Thomas married Emma Baskerville (18/11/1856-14/10/1916). Emma was born in Bunbury and died in Perth. She was the daughter of John and Harriet Baskeryille. Thomas and Emma's children were John (1877-1922), Mary Eliza (1879-1959) and Charles Thomas (1882-1946). Thomas was a Busselton farmer who inherited his parent's property. He was educated at home and the Westbrook School. His religion was the Church of England. He died in Newton. He is buried alongside his wife Mary in the Bussleton Pioneer Cemetery.
The Abbey Family, Bussleton. Thomas Junior is likely one of the children.
Photo courtesy of the State Library of Western Australia slwab3306335_1